Pasadena, TX · Harris County

No notary required

Birth and Death Certificate Application

Pasadena residents use this application to request certified copies of birth or death records held by the City Health Department.

What this form is

Use this application to request certified copies of birth or death certificates from the Pasadena Health Department for records after November 1953. It asks for details about the person named on the record, the event, the applicant, the applicant’s relationship to the person, and the purpose for the request. The applicant signs and dates the form.

Who needs it

A person requesting a certified copy of a birth or death certificate from the Pasadena Health Department needs this application.

How to submit it

Mail the application to Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 672, Pasadena, Texas 77501. Include a copy of a current driver’s license or approved ID and pay by cashier’s check or money order; the form says checks are not accepted.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Birth and Death Certificate Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Print the requested record and applicant details, including the relationship to the person named and the purpose for the request.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    For a mailed submission, include a copy of a current driver’s license or approved ID and payment by cashier’s check or money order.

  4. 4

    Mail The Application

    Send the application to Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 672, Pasadena, Texas 77501.

Frequently asked questions

What records can I request with this application?
The application is for certified copies of birth or death certificates. It states that the records are for events after November 1953.
How do I submit the application?
Mail it to Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 672, Pasadena, Texas 77501. Include a copy of a current driver’s license or approved ID; payment must be by cashier’s check or money order.
Do I need a notary for the Birth and Death Certificate Application?
No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not notarization. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.